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   Re·fresh

   /rəˈfreSH/

   

   verb

   • 1. give new strength or energy to; reinvigorate: "the shower had refreshed her" Similar reinvigoraterevitalizereviverestorebracefortifystrengthengive new strength toenlivenperk upstimulatefreshenenergizeexhilaratereanimatewake upresuscitaterevivifyrejuvenateregeneraterenewbreathe new life intoblow away the cobwebsinformal:buck uppep uprare:inspiritOpposite weary
   • ▪ stimulate or jog (someone's memory) by checking or going over previous information: "he was able to refresh her memory on many points" Similar jogstimulatepromptprodactivaterousearousecuehelp outgive someone a cue
   • ▪ revise or update (skills or knowledge): "short-term courses give nurses an opportunity to refresh their skills"
   • ▪ update the display on (a screen).
   • ▪ pour more (drink) for someone or refill (a container) with drink: "the tea is cold and the pot needs refreshing" Similar refillreplenishrechargetop up
   • ▪ place or keep (food) in cold water so as to cool or maintain freshness.

   noun

   • 1. an act or function of updating the display on a screen: "a faster-running system with snappy screen refreshes"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French refreschier, from re- ‘back’ + fres(che) ‘fresh’.

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   The meaning of REFRESH is to restore strength and animation to : revive. How to use refresh in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Refresh.

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   When you refresh someone’s memory, you restore it by doing something to remind them of something they forgot about or couldn’t think of. Refresh is used in more specific ways in the context of technology.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREFRESH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REFRESH definition: 1. to make someone less hot or tired: 2. to make the most recent information on an internet page…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › refreshRefresh - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To refresh is to renew or revive — to make someone feel newly clean or invigorated. After a long, hot run, a glass of lemonade might refresh you. You might refresh yourself by taking a shower or a nap, and you can easily refresh your breath by brushing your teeth.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › refreshRefresh - definition of refresh by The Free Dictionary

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   re•fresh. (rɪˈfrɛʃ) v.t. 1. to renew the vigor or energy of (oneself or another), as with food, drink, or rest. 2. to stimulate (the memory). 3. to reinvigorate or cheer (the mind or spirits). 4. to freshen in appearance, color, etc. v.i. 5. to take refreshment, esp. food or drink.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionrefresh verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of refresh verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREFRESH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   refresh the mind. 5 meanings: 1. to make or become fresh or vigorous, as through rest, drink, or food; revive or reinvigorate 2. to enliven.... Click for more definitions.